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Making Linear Functions Video 1

Author: John Fisk

The video explains how to write the equation of a line through two given points. First, you find the slope, and then use point-slope form with the slope and one of the points. The video demonstrates the process for the example below. You can try it before watching the video and click "Reveal Answer" to see if you are correct.

Problem: Write the equation of the line through the points \((2,4)\) and \((6,1).\)

\(y=-\dfrac{3}{4}x+\dfrac{11}{2}\)

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